Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

COMPENSATION -- AMOUNT -- CREDITING ACCOUNT OF PRISONER -- CIVIL
RIGHTS -- PRISONERS NOT EMPLOYEES. Each prisoner, who is engaged in productive
work in the institution under the jurisdiction of the board of correction as a
part of the correctional industries work program, may receive for his work
such compensation as the board shall determine, to be paid out of any funds
available in the correctional industries betterment account. Such
compensation, if any, shall be in accordance with a graduated schedule based
on quantity and quality of work performed and skill required for its
performance. Compensation shall be credited to the account of the prisoner,
and paid from the correctional industries betterment account.
Nothing in this section or in this act is intended to restore, in whole or
in part, the civil rights of any inmate. No inmate compensated under this act
shall be considered an employee of the state or the board of correction, nor
shall any inmate come within any of the provisions of the workmen's
compensation laws, or be entitled to any benefits thereunder whether on behalf
of himself or any other person.

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